Meet your client, Mrs. Munoz.
Mrs. Munoz has late-stage cancer. Her provider advised that beginning chemotherapy could extend her life expectancy, but she knows that the chemotherapy will have unpleasant side effects and will be very expensive. Mrs. Munoz wants to protect her family from a lingering illness’s emotional and financial hardships and cannot decide what to do. She is showing physical signs of anxiety and distress. You want to provide support for her decision, whatever it may be.
Mrs. Munoz: Late-stage cancer, not expected to live more than a few months, chemotherapy expands life expectancy 1-2 years, physical signs of anxiety and distress
Critical Thinking Questions
What knowledge do you need to help Mrs. Munoz?
Which skills would you need to learn or review before caring for this client?
Depending on Mrs. Munoz’s decision, discuss one ethical issue that might arise for you as the nurse or a family member later on?
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